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Foot care is essential for everyone, regardless of age. Hydration, exfoliation and pedicure treatments are essential for storing beautiful feet, but they can be expensive. This is a cheap homemade recipe for pampering your feet and treating common problems such as dehydration, chapping and hardening of the skin.
Causes of foot skin problems:
Dehydration:
The main cause of the cracked heels. Lack of hydration leads to dryness and thickening of the skin as a protective measure. Without prompt care, cracks can get worse and painful and cause itching.
Nutritional deficiencies: Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, such as iron, or conditions such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, can lead to dry skin.
Environmental factors:
Walking barefoot, wearing uncomfortable shoes or using aggressive soaps can have an impact on the health of the feet.
Prolonged standing:
The skin of the feet may harden, resulting in cracks in the heels.
Ageing:
As the skin ages, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes thick, dry and more prone to cracks.
Obesity:
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